Heat Sink Assembly - HP mt245 Maintenance And Service Manual

Heat sink assembly

NOTE: The heat sink assembly spare part kit includes replacement thermal materials.
Description
Heat sink
NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of clearance on the left side of the
computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and
is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by
high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation
configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Exhaust air is displaced through the
ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.
Before removing the heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the bottom cover (see
To remove the heat sink assembly:
1. In the order stamped on the heat sink, loosen the screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
Battery on page 24).
Bottom cover on page 25).
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
813507-001
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